Skate at Your Own Risk (AMI)

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000024084
Alt Identifier
ami.XXXX.3
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Description (Skate at Your Own Risk 
20 minutes.  Stephany Lewis, Paul Johnson, Ronnie Futz

A stark point in a young eastern Kentucky man’s life painted through interviews with him and friend from a local skating rink. Discussing the hardships he has experienced, including the death of his father at age nine, an alcoholic mother and his upbringing in foster homes, he explains how these experiences have affected his outlook on life. He speaks about school, family, friends, and how he gets through the day. He emphasizes how roller skating helps him get through tough times.)
Skate at Your Own Risk 
20 minutes.  Stephany Lewis, Paul Johnson, Ronnie Futz

A stark point in a young eastern Kentucky man’s life painted through interviews with him and friend from a local skating rink. Discussing the hardships he has experienced, including the death of his father at age nine, an alcoholic mother and his upbringing in foster homes, he explains how these experiences have affected his outlook on life. He speaks about school, family, friends, and how he gets through the day. He emphasizes how roller skating helps him get through tough times.
Subject
Rural youth
Related Collection
Appalachian Media Institute collection